American Industrial Revolution

Was this necessary?

American Industrial Revolution

Was this necessary?

The Pros and the Cons

The Industrial Revolution had both it's pros and cons. The pros included the creation of inventions, improvements of transportation and job opportunities. Despite these pros, the cons outweigh these pros because it brought trouble to our society

Child Labor

The Industrial Revolution started child labor. For example, in Iqbal Masih's story they said that the carpet industries starved the children so that thier fingers were small enough to weave the carpets. Also, on the History Learning Site, it say, "The master, Mr. Newton, kicked her and caused her to wear away till she died." These actions are completely unnecessary.

Poor Factory Conditions

In addition, this era created poor factory conditions. For example, according to the Foxconn video, they showed that about several people shared a small bedroom. They also said that they had to put up suicide nets outside because the peopleft that worked there were jumping out of the buildings because they hated being there that much.

Long Working Hours

Lastly, this time period brought extremely long working hours for the factory workers. For example, in the Child Right's packet, it says, "Often their hours of labor are 12 to 16 hours a day." Another example is also in the Child RIghts packet, it says, "In one small carpet factory in Asia, children as young as five were found to work from 6 in the morning until 7 at night for less than 20 cents a day."

Child Labor

The Industrial Revolution started child labor. For example, in Iqbal Masih's story they said that the carpet industries starved the children so that thier fingers were small enough to weave the carpets. Also, on the History Learning Site, it say, "The master, Mr. Newton, kicked her and caused her to wear away till she died." These actions are completely unnecessary.

Poor Factory Conditions

In addition, this era created poor factory conditions. For example, according to the Foxconn video, they showed that about several people shared a small bedroom. They also said that they had to put up suicide nets outside because the peopleft that worked there were jumping out of the buildings because they hated being there that much.

Long Working Hours

Lastly, this time period brought extremely long working hours for the factory workers. For example, in the Child Right's packet, it says, "Often their hours of labor are 12 to 16 hours a day." Another example is also in the Child RIghts packet, it says, "In one small carpet factory in Asia, children as young as five were found to work from 6 in the morning until 7 at night for less than 20 cents a day."

Overall, the Industrial Revolution had its pros and it's cons. The cons outweigh the pros because it included child labor, poor factory conditions, and long working hours.